Text prepared by the European Commission, France and Germany to provide a specific area in buses of Class I, allowing a child to remain seated in his/her pram or pushchair.

Rapport d’enquête technique sur la collision suivie d’un incendie survenue entre un autocar et un poids lourd. Cick to download the original French version of the report.

Progress report on the effort to improve the behaviour of M₂ and M₃ general construction of buses in case of fire events.

Status report of the BMFE informal working group.

Presentation on new national legislation that defines a new vehicle category, “urban shuttle”. The legislation skirts the current M category definitions by defining an urban shuttle as having a total capacity to carry between nine and 16 passengers plus a driver with seating for 4-5 passengers. As such, France intends to propose national type approvals for such vehicles with a view to address driverless versions in future legislation.

“Arrêté du 6 mai 2019 définissant les conditions d’homologation, d’exploitation et de circulation des navettes urbaines”

Presentation on the status of the informal working group on bus management of fire events (BMFE).

Proposal to address electronic breaking devices for emergency windows and escape hatches and emergency control.

Accidentology study & efficiency calculation for solutions evaluation to decrease fatal injuries in bus and coach evacuation after accident

Text as revised during the 10th BMFE informal group session.

Editorial correction to the French version of the Regulation.